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Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with Dynamic cooling KFN 8992 SD ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
Description of the appliance a Refrigerator section On-Off button f Freezer section On-Off button b Refrigerator section g Freezer section temperature display temperature display c Refrigerator section h Freezer section temperature selector buttons temperature selector buttons left button: warmer left button: warmer right button: colder right button: colder d Super cool button and indicator light...
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Description of the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Interior lighting c Dynamic cooling fan (Dynamic cooling is automatic) d Egg tray e Shelves f Door shelves g Condensate channel and drain hole h Bottle racks i Fruit and vegetable containers j Divider * k Freezer drawers with freezer calendar...
Description of the appliance Optional accessory Miele{home The Miele|home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time. For example, if a temperature alarm, power cut or other fault message occurs, this information will be relayed directly to the Miele|home system.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be...
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas Improper use can, however, present which is environmentally friendly. a risk of both personal injury and Although it is flammable, it does not material damage.
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Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to Installation work, maintenance and the mains supply, make sure that repairs may only be carried out by the rating on the data plate suitably qualified and competent corresponds to the voltage and persons in accordance with national frequency of the household supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not allow children to play with Observe the "use by" dates given the appliance, for example to climb on food to avoid the risk of food inside the drawers or to swing on the poisoning. door.
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair Before disposing of an old the efficiency of the appliance, increase appliance, first make the door latch the electricity consumption and could or lock unusable.
How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time section starts cooling. The interior light will come on if the door is opened. The stainless steel surface has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching Freezer section during transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in.
Switching on and off ^ Press the freezer section On/Off Switching off button to come out of the setting ^ Press the appropriate On/Off button mode. until the temperature display goes out. The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of The cooling system is switched off.
The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the To freeze fresh food and to store frozen appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food for a long time, a temperature food which is not stored at the correct colder than -18 °C is required.
The correct temperature Temperature displays When pressing the buttons, the following information shows in the During normal operation the display: temperature displays on the control – When first pressed, the last panel show the temperature in the temperature selected flashes. middle of the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest part of –...
The correct temperature Temperature display brightness The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of The appliance is supplied with the minutes. brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible. However, if the door is opened, a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding, the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx.
Alarm Switching on the alarm system Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the The alarm system is always active. It temperature in the freezer cannot rise does not have to be switched on unnoticed and to avoid energy being manually.
Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Freezing fresh food The Super cool function can be used to Fresh food should be frozen as quickly rapidly reduce the temperature in the as possible. This way the nutritional refrigerator section to its lowest setting value of the food, its vitamin content, (depending on the room temperature).
Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on Depending on the amount of food before putting fresh food into the placed in the freezer section, the Super freezer section. freeze function will switch off automatically after approx.
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly Store food covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells or tastes from affecting other foods, and prevent food from drying out and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Raise the shelf at the front, pull it out ^ Replace the door shelf at the half way, and then lift it out.
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Home freezing To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be Hints on home freezing exceeded.
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before date of freezing on the packaging. freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care Before placing food in the freezer should be taken as the taste of some ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of spices alters when frozen.
Freezing and storing food month the food was first placed in the When freezing, make sure that food freezer. already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen Defrosting as this could cause the frozen food Frozen food can be defrosted in to begin to defrost.
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Cool pack (with or without release button The cool pack prevents the depending on model) temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray.
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on This freezer is equipped with a "Frost the back wall of the refrigerator section free" system. The freezer section whilst it is in use. These are defrosts automatically. automatically removed and defrosted The moisture generated in the by the appliance.
E-Cloth Before cleaning ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts ^ Switch the appliance off by pressing Department which is suitable for both On/Off switches, switch off at cleaning surfaces such as stainless the socket and remove the plug.
Cleaning and care Ventilation gaps After cleaning ^ The ventilation gaps should be ^ Replace all shelves and accessories cleaned on a regular basis with a in the refrigerator section. brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up ^ Place food back in the refrigerator of dust will increase the energy section, close the appliance doors, consumption of the appliance.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- handle or plastic scraper, to prise it vice Department. apart carefully.
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Problem solving guide ^ there has been a lengthy interruption The warmest temperature will show in to the power supply. the display for about 1 minute. The actual current temperature in the Once the problem has been resolved freezer section will then show in the the temperature display for the freezer display again.
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Problem solving guide If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in accordance with local and is lost, the plug must not be used until a national safety regulations.
Installation Do not place any appliance which Climate range Ambient room temperature gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this +10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C appliance, as this would increase +18 °C to +38 °C the appliance’s energy consumption.
Changing the door hinging ^ Remove the cover caps from the The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is opposite side, and fit them into the required, follow the instructions below. empty holes. Removing the door handle: Changing over the doors: First the side section of the handle must be removed:...
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Changing the door hinging ^ Hang the upper appliance door on hinge pin i and close the appliance door. ^ Push middle hinge pin e from below through hinge bracket m into the upper appliance door. ^ Check that the upper door is correctly aligned.
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Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle: It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when come into contact with the door seal you refit the handle. The door seal when opening the door, as this will be damaged if the handle is would damage the door seal...
Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When installed next to a wall c a distance of approx. 50 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance b, so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space for...
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